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oceangirlSenior Contributor
I thought it was a good title to start a discussion with other members. I am feeling really irriratable of late. I am worried my depression is on its way back. I have to look at ways at managing and expressing my feelings. Its so hard to get the words out and to express what is happening for me.
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
Hi @Meowmy
Thank you for your post. I think stress is a huge one for depression & anxiety. How old are you now? Do you mind me asking what a psychotic breakdown is? Have you been in hospital B4?
What has helped you deal with the depression & anxiety??
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@oceangirl I am fifty. Psychotic breakdown is when a person very confused and not making sense. Dealing with depression and anxiety, I think expressing emotions is important. To make connections very important too.The forum helps me a great deal. Exercises, music, reading all help.
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
@Meowmy I am so sorry you had to experience this- and I am glad you're managing better now. All the things you mention is something that I find helpful and gives relief too. My biggest help is interacting, taking action and sport and I forgot my fur babies. My babies have helped me the most and the lovely people here.
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@oceangirl Sorry to hear you feel low. I am feeling low this morning too. Although I usually feel a bit low in the mornings and get better throughout the day. I know my low mood is due to my realization of my tru situation. If you had recent surgery, it may bring on feelings of some helplessness as physical inconvenience can make us feel vulnerable. Hope you feel better.
Have a good day.
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@oceangirl @Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope hello everyone. My depression has come back. Feeling very low and hopeless. Now sitting near the garden , listening to the birds feel a bit better. May be watch some funny videos . Wish you all a great day. Hope to talk soon ,in better spirits.
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
Sorry @Meowmy I had not responded sooner but I know we have spoke on other threads. I hope as the day progressed you started to feel better.
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
Hi again @Faith-and-Hope
I just worry about my brother being under a lot of stress. Business & family
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
All good F&H @Faith-and-Hope
I'm just a little sister that worries about my youngest brother.He is just takes care everyone and doesn't think about himself.He has taken out a loan for my niece and her husband is building them a house. I think its a lot to take on and worry about all the responsibilties he has and I would hate to see him burn out because he works so hard.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
It is something to worry about @oceangirl , but apart from expressing those concerns to him, you can’t actualky govern his choices. That is the issue we have with mr.f&h ..... until he sees an issue with what he is doing, he will just go full steam ahead.
What is important for you at the moment is to concentrate on your own recovery, and try not to worry overly about things you can’t control beyond your own circumstances. Things often turn out rather well despite all our worry, so try to engage some hope that all will be well, and deal with the reality in the moment if it doesn’t go to plan. We can spend a lot of time worrying over things that never eventuate, just trying to be prepared, and forget to be in the here and now.
Goodnight ..... I hoe you sleep well 💐💕
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
@Faith-and-Hope
Its good to hear from you F&H. I understand about your issues with MR F&H- his eating, exercising and controlling behaviours. And the impact this has had on you and your baby dragons.
I know its his choice about what he does etc. When he told me, I just listened to him, and he didn't want me to say anything to anyone. I think he told me because he was frustrated.
I've never judged people by their circumstances and I always hoped they would improve. You're right it may work out for the best. Like the saying says hope for the best, expect the worse.
You're right that I need to focus on my recovery and getting myself well. There are some things I have control over and other things I don't- I just have to have the wisdom to know the difference.
Even though I've had a tough few weeks, I think when I see my specialist on Tuesday we need to talk about my recovery. Not sure what else we will talk about but I will have time on Tuesday, she has allocated me 90mins extended appointment. After Milo has his surgery might go away for a few days and have a break.
I hope you got to spend quality time with your kids before they head back West.
Goodnight F&H... I hope you sleep well too!!
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